Roommates & housing in London for students & professionals abroad
Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in London. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in London fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.
Frequently asked questions
- What does rent look like in London?
- Not enough active listings in London yet to give a range — check back soon. Shared rooms CA$650–900/mo. Masonville and Old North near Western, and the east end near Fanshawe.
- What's public transit like in London?
- London Transit buses; Western and Fanshawe students get a bus pass.
- How do I find a roommate in London?
- 5 people are currently looking for roommates in London. Large international student community at Fanshawe, with Indian groceries on Oxford St and Dundas St. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
- What's the international community like in London?
- Large international student community at Fanshawe, with Indian groceries on Oxford St and Dundas St. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.
- When should I start looking for housing in London?
- Start looking 2–3 months before your intake. September and January are the busiest months, and rooms near the big colleges go first. Fanshawe-area rooms are cheaper than near Western — check the bus route to campus before signing.
- Can I find housing in London before I arrive?
- Yes — most international students in London secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in London are posted. Everything is free.
How to find roommates & housing in London
Masonville and Old North near Western, and the east end near Fanshawe. London Transit buses; Western and Fanshawe students get a bus pass. Fanshawe-area rooms are cheaper than near Western — check the bus route to campus before signing. Canadian leases usually run 12 months, and many landlords ask for first and last month's rent up front. Basement suites in family homes are common — get a written agreement. Never send money before a video tour.
Finding a roommate in London is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to London. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.